Janice K. Hanson
Areas of Practice: Business Formation; Corporate Dissolution; Residential Real Estate; Estates, Trusts & Probate; Wills, Living Wills; Powers of Attorney & Appointment; Guardianships & Conservatorships
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9355 / Email: janice@lommen.com
Janice K. Hanson / Biography
Janice Hanson has years of experience with law firms as an administrator, paralegal and in accounting, giving her a broad knowledge of the workings of a law firm. Currently her focus is as a paralegal working in numerous areas of law, including corporate, real estate, probate, estate planning, and commercial and civil litigation. She enjoys not only the opportunity to work with the various attorneys practicing in these areas of law, but also the interaction with the variety of clients.
Away from the office, Ms. Hanson enjoys outdoor activities, including walking and gardening. She also enjoys watching and listening to sports, especially the Minnesota Twins.
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How Appeals Are Different Than Trial Court Proceedings
Appellate litigation is a unique practice area in which decisions of the trial court are appealed to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court in the hopes of obtaining reversal or, if you are the respondent, of solidifying your victory once and for all. Almost by...
Special Considerations in Trust and Estate Appeals
With any legal case, there are several factors to consider in deciding whether to appeal, as discussed in my previous blog, “To Appeal or Not to Appeal. That is the Question.” But in addition to those factors, there are certain features of trust and estate matters in...
Six Times to Call an Appellate Attorney
It may seem obvious that the time to contact an appellate attorney is when you want to file an appeal. But there are benefits to getting an appellate attorney involved even during earlier stages of your case. Here are six times it might make sense to seek an appellate...
Spreading Warmth and Goodwill: Lommen Abdo’s Second Socktober Success
As the autumn leaves painted the world in hues of amber, Lommen Abdo once again wrapped its community in warmth through its annual Socktober charity drive. From October 9 through October 27, the firm orchestrated a remarkable campaign that saw the collection of an...
Minnesota Supreme Court Clarifies Who Must Be Served With a Notice of Appeal
Whenever a party wants to appeal a district court’s decision, it is crucial to comply with all the requirements in the Minnesota Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure to do so. One such requirement is Rule 103.01, subd. 1, which requires serving the notice of appeal on...
Appellate Courts Issue String of Decisions Regarding Prejudgment Interest in Minnesota Insurance Law
The Minnesota appellate courts have issued several decisions in the last few years regarding prejudgment interest in insurance cases. Because prejudgment interest can greatly increase the amount of damages, it is important to understand how it will be calculated....